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How Americans feel about Trump's legal woes. February 2, 2024 Good morning. We kick things off with a new poll that reveals [how Americans feel about Donald Trump's legal problems,]( and we're also sharing [a doctor's take on the leading Covid-19 treatment](. Then we'll talk with the author of [a stunning new book](, round up [movies and TV to stream this month](, and unpack a new Taylor Swift controversy. Let's get started!   In the News [Donald Trump]( Getty Images Survey Says... Former President Trump is in the midst of several ongoing legal battles as he fights the 91 felony charges levied against him. But, with the election inching closer, what would Americans say if the current Republican frontrunner is found guilty? Well, a new poll from Yahoo News/YouGov found that a slim majority of voters think a conviction would be fair if he’s found guilty of a serious crime — but as you might be able to guess, results are split along party lines. Here’s a closer look at what the survey found and [how the public views the former president.]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fhow-americans-feel-about-trump-conviction-election-2024%2F   More Stories [Nikki Haley holding a mic at a local campaign event]( Getty Images GOP race: Nikki Haley called out Donald Trump and his PACs for spending vast sums of his supporters' money on legal expenses, telling CNN: “It is unconscionable to me that a candidate would spend $50 million in legal fees.” Meanwhile, liberal groups are using a 2014 opinion from the late Justice Antonin Scalia to bolster their claim that the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban applies to former presidents — and therefore disqualifies Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Oral arguments in [the Supreme Court appeal]( kick off next week. An unprecedented crime: An ex-CIA hacker who was convicted of carrying out the biggest data breach in the agency’s history has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Joshua Adam Schulte's transmission of classified information to WikiLeaks “immediately and profoundly damaged the CIA's ability to collect foreign intelligence against America's adversaries; placed CIA personnel, programs, and assets directly at risk; and cost the CIA hundreds of millions of dollars," the Department of Justice said. Israel-Hamas war: Diplomats are awaiting a response from Hamas regarding a potential hostage deal. President Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have "perpetrated violence,” leading to the "forced displacement of Palestinian communities." The first round of sanctions under that order was issued on four Israelis yesterday. Meanwhile, the main United Nations relief agency in Gaza says it may have to shut down by the end of the month if funding from nearly 20 contributing countries is not resumed. Plane crash: Several people are dead after a small plane crashed in a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida yesterday evening. The exact number of fatalities isn't yet known, but the fire chief said that he could confirm some visually, "both from the aircraft and within the mobile home." The crash mainly impacted one home, though others nearby received fire damage as well. According to the FAA, the pilot had reported an engine failure before the crash.   Must-Reads [Hands holding Paxlovid medication]( Understanding the Effects Amid yet another national Covid-19 spike, we asked a doctor to answer common questions about Paxlovid, the main antiviral treatment. [Read More »]( [Baby pictures of Lori and Sam Sally]( Falling For a Terrorist How does an American and her children end up in an ISIS stronghold? A shocking new book chronicles her sister's quest to save her. [Read More »]( [Businesswoman pulling an arrow on a likabiliy meter]( Green Flag A management professor from Yale reveals the number one quality that effective leaders at work share — and why it's important. [Read More »](   A Closer Look [Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce]( Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl, so… the right-wing media is mad at Taylor Swift? According to some far-right pundits, Swift and her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, are plants for the Democratic Party. The [prevailing (conspiracy) theory]( is that President Biden is going to show up at halftime and receive a 2024 endorsement from the couple on live television. Swift is somewhat famous for not discussing her politics — but she did endorse Biden for president in 2020. For her part, she hasn’t said anything about this newfound far-right obsession, probably because she knows better than anyone how to shake it off.   Extra Credit What we're watching: February might only be 29 days, but there will be lots of new shows and movies to pack in that short timeframe. Here's [the best of what's coming to Netflix](. Deep dive: How often do you use a vacation as an opportunity to venture outside your comfort zone? [This compelling case]( might convince you to challenge yourself. What a bargain: [Ann Taylor's semi-annual sale]( is on right now, with deals on dresses, blazers, and more — and prices as low as $25.   Luxe Linens There's no better feeling than slipping into soft, silky sheets, and we're pretty partial to [the bamboo linens from Cozy Earth](. Save a whopping 35% on anything on their site with the code KATIECOURIC at checkout. [bed with light blue sheets]( [SHOP HERE](   [Know it all, and help your friends catch up, too. 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